In addition to all of the above posts, there are definitely basenjis who will not be crated. I have one. Went through all the correct procedures trying to crate Shaye as a new puppy. We got her a wire crate, the right size, put a soft piece of our clothing in it, put it next to our bed at first so we could touch her through the bars - she screamed all the time she was in there, did her business wih her butt against the side so it would go outside, peed all over the place and sat in it, even though we were very slow and careful with it. The eventual result was she broke nearly all her baby teeth biting the crate, never calmed down in it, would not go in to eat, get treats or anything else. Her personality has never changed; she still backs off if she even sees crates other dogs are sleeping in. She is now nearly five, and she does not act like that when she needs to be kenneled at a daycare place, she seems to know it's different there, although if possible she will try to climb her way out at first. When she cannot, she will calm down and rest for the hour they put her in there during the day. Be patient, but if it just never works, so be it. Once Shaye got a little older and we got her a companion, she has been totally trustworthy while we are gone.
Wow. Incredible Story!
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BDawg - Thanks for this inspiring story. So happy your cause is growing. I donate on "Blue Jean Fridays" every week at work. Today's charity was for the Dearborn Animal Shelter. Paws were posted throughout the building. They do a great job for various charities. I donate every week, I am passionate for every cause and volunteer, especially for "paws". Keep up the good work.
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You are a very lucky person! Why you? Because you care. Congrats!
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That's wonderful, enjoy the treats!!!:D
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How cool is that, what a wonderful thing!!!
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What a wonderful story…your Bs are beautiful...by the way, what is "Hide a Squirrel"? Thanks for sharing...
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Hide-A-Toys are soft shell toys that have little squeaker toys inside them. Ours are hide-a-squirrels and they're inside a tree trunk. But there are also hide-a-bee inside a hive and hide-a-bird inside a bird house.
http://thepuppyshop.com/tn111.html Squirrel
http://www.amazon.com/Plush-Hide-A-Toys-Bird/dp/B0002I0O5G/ref=acc_glance_ktch_ai_1_title/103-4677880-1194214 bird
http://www.amazon.com/Plush-Hide-A-Toys-Bee/dp/B0002I0O5Q/ref=acc_glance_ktch_ai_1_title/103-4677880-1194214 bees -
How fantastic! It still proves that good things happen to good people!
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That is so awesome that someone did this, makes you feel good to know that their are so many good people still out there
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@BDawg1005:
Hide-A-Toys are soft shell toys that have little squeaker toys inside them. Ours are hide-a-squirrels and they're inside a tree trunk. But there are also hide-a-bee inside a hive and hide-a-bird inside a bird house.
http://thepuppyshop.com/tn111.html Squirrel
http://www.amazon.com/Plush-Hide-A-Toys-Bird/dp/B0002I0O5G/ref=acc_glance_ktch_ai_1_title/103-4677880-1194214 bird
http://www.amazon.com/Plush-Hide-A-Toys-Bee/dp/B0002I0O5Q/ref=acc_glance_ktch_ai_1_title/103-4677880-1194214 beesYes, and we have the Cube shaped Hide-a-Toy with the squeeky balls inside. Bella loves them!!!:D
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OMD!!! Someone donated $250 today!! I have no idea who it is, but their dog's name is Shakota… anyone from this forum?!?!?! We have raised a total of $1570!! Our goal was $2000 and the walk is this Saturday if anyone is interested in participating! We'd love to meet up!
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BDAWG– this is an awesome story. It totally restores one's faith in mankind!! And to hdterry - the hide a squirrels can be found here in knoxville at the agri feed on middlebrook pike. I now buy hollies food there and have seen the hide a squirrel!
